Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of Stosstruppf

Stosstruppf

” (And today we laugh

also with moderate signs of wear

with one dated 16 January 1945 and measuring 85 mm (w) x 135 mm (h)

The stiletto is in an overall very fine condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade United Republic of Stosstruppf(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 37. 11 mm (w) x 45. 04 mm (h), in near mint condition.